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Old 06-20-09, 10:25 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by spressomon View Post
Just got back to Reno last night from the second leg of our two-weeker. As Jack stated the trip was amazing. And it kept coming!

I'll get pics loaded, etc. over the next few days. But pictures just don't do justice to the sights we saw. The wildflower display was absolutely incredible and the best I've ever seen in Nevada; rains help for something I guess . Getting to see fine samples of both bull and cow elk, desert bighorn sheep, pronghorn, golden eagles, hummingbirds by the hundreds, and countless more just added to the splendor of this trip. And it was all by accident as Jack mentioned above.

The 'SpressoWagon took on some more lumps; its looking war-torn for sure. But I wouldn't take any of the dents and damage back for the experiences and scenery gained. And as mentioned above I am testing new aux lighting; more to come but they ARE bright!

It was also an incredible trip that defined the overall prowess of the Kimberley Kamper. I even managed to bend one of the fenders which are constructed of uber-heavy gauge steel: No surprise for those that know where we venture .

It was also a trip I shared with a new co-pilot. Actually two new co-pilots. I've been begging my sister and bro'n'law in Denver to send my nephews out for a week or more to play. The first week my almost 19-year old nephew Mike was along for the Central Nevada portion. We all met in Ely at the end of the first week and swapped Mike for his slightly younger brother Nick (17 years old) who completed the second week of our foray with us.

They don't get exposed to anything like this. Safe to say they both were slack-jawed!

More to come....
Having the young'ens along is awesome. I bet that is an experience they will never forget and may even spark a new direction for them to pursue. That was cool of you to take me.
The views in the pics looked spectacular. Glad that the new trailer worked out for you.

K


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